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WAITRESS 2026

Waitress cast announcement

Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live have announced full casting for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress, coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 22-Sat 26 Sep. The production will star Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna, Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn, Les Dennis as […]

Ford End Watermill

Appeal to stop mill grinding to a halt

One of the Chilterns’ last remaining watermills, still capable of grinding wheat into flour for breadmaking, faces an uncertain future unless new volunteers step forward urgently. Ford End Watermill, tucked away on the edge of the village of Ivinghoe, has been part of the local landscape for centuries. Fed by the chalk stream Whistle Brook, […]

Tring Summer Carnival visitors

Small town, big spirit

Tring Summer Carnival returns this year: a spectacular four-day event proving that big things happen in our small town. As the recognised heartbeat of the community, this year’s festivities from 9-13 July promise an inclusive, high-energy celebration for all ages. The excitement kicks off on Thursday 9 July with the quiz night and rock n […]

Baby endangered Asian elephant born at Whipsnade Zoo (c) ZSL

Mammoth arrival at UK’s largest zoo

A gigantic bundle of joy has been delivered to Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, after an endangered Asian elephant was born on Monday 8 June. Following a 22-month gestation, the not-so-tiny infant was born to mum Donna late at night, surrounded by the other females in the herd; her own mum Kaylee, and daughter Nang Phaya, […]

Chatty Cafe Home Ground Cafe Long Marston

Come for a chat

Join the chatter and natter table on Wednesday mornings at Home Ground Cafe in Long Marston from 10.30-11.30am. Hosted by local volunteers, this relaxed gathering is all about bringing people together over a cup of coffee, homemade cake or just a glass of water and good conversation. Everyone is invited, whether you come alone, with […]

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Constabulary supports domestic abuse campaign during World Cup

Hertfordshire Constabulary is supporting a county-wide domestic abuse campaign during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ football tournament. Sadly, national statistics show that offences of domestic abuse and other Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) offences often increase during major football tournaments. As the tournament kicks off tonight, the constabulary is supporting the ‘We Won’ campaign in partnership […]

Berkhamsted Castle Fields Tree Shadows

Strawbery Close forever

As featured earlier this year, the campaign to raise £500,000 to save three fields, covering 30 acres, on the east side of Berkhamsted Castle, is continuing apace. These fields, collectively known as Castle Fields, were saved from imminent development thanks to a philanthropic, interest-free loan of £500,000. They have huge historical significance and bio-diversity potential […]

Herts Youth Commission

Young people invited to help shape policing and community safety

Young people across Hertfordshire are being urged to step forward and help influence the future of policing, crime prevention and community safety as recruitment opens for the second year of the Hertfordshire Youth Commission. Open to young people aged 14 to 25, the Youth Commission gives members a direct voice in the issues affecting their […]

Suki

Cats in need of homes

These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Suki and Kali Suki (white bib and paws, main image) is 12 years old and her daughter Kali (tabby, pictured right) is 10 years old; two super sweet tabbies and the definition […]

Tring Midsummer Fun Run

Midsummer Fun Run returns

The much-loved Tring Midsummer Fun Run is back on Wednesday 1 July at Tring Park Cricket Club. Organised by Tring Running Club, this friendly annual event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities. With children’s races (only £1 entry), a 6km adult run, and a dedicated inclusivity race, there’s something for everyone. The races will […]

Team Tring School with their mentor Sarah Whale

Tring teens win profit award

The 2025/26 Dragons’ Apprentice Challenge, an initiative organised by Community Action Dacorum, concluded with an awards ceremony at The University of Hertfordshire. This year’s cohort of talented Year 12 students raised an impressive total of £28,943.20 for local charities, starting with initial seed funding of just £100 per team. The programme saw 17 teams from […]

PCC Jonathan Ash-Edwards and Chief Constable Andy Prophet

Chief Constable pledges future to Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Jonathan Ash-Edwards, has reappointed Chief Constable Andy Prophet following his completion of 30 years of pensionable service. Mr Prophet will sign a new five-year contract, committing him to serving as Hertfordshire’s most senior police officer. To comply with historic police pension regulations, Mr Prophet will step away from his role […]